Henry County Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Investing in Brighter Futures Since 1989
Board Members 2024-2025
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Director
Board Members
Nikita Stodghill
Donna Strickland
Shirley Arvey
Brittany Montrois
Elaine Childs
Patty Conrad
Ashley French
Jennifer Meschi
Rusty Shirley
Keith Sweat
Brief History
The Henry County High School Foundation, Inc. began in 1989, spearheaded by counselors, Mrs. Joan Nutt and Mrs. Katie Glenn. The desire of that first board was to help the graduates of Henry County High School to advance their education.
Subsequent presidents were Mrs. Debra Jernigan, Dr. Marinelle Simpson, Mr. Billy Copeland, Mrs. Artelia Reese, Mr. Joey Balog, Mrs. Brittany Montrois, Mr. Santana Flanigan and currently, Ms. Nikita Stodghill.
The program began small, giving only a few scholarships in those formative years. As word spread, companies, foundations, families, and individuals have become donors. The number of scholarships now averages 65 to 70 per year for a total of more than $50,000.
In 2006, the HCHSF expanded its services and became a county-wide organization, offering scholarships to students from all the county’s public high schools. In 2016, the name was officially changed to Henry County Scholarship Foundation, Inc. to avoid confusion and make clearer the Foundation's goal.